All too often we overhear someone laughing at or making fun of someone else’s misfortune or troubles. It’s especially disturbing to hear it among teens, who are on the cusp of an adulthood that should be more understanding and compassionate. Most of us do or say nothing, figuring that it won’t do any good and might cause trouble.
A North Carolina woman encountered this situation one day at Starbucks. Her reactions–and, more importantly, her actions–are refreshing. I wish I’d thought of that.
Read the USA Today story at “Woman gives mean girls an intervention at Starbucks.”